Provolone vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are provolone and focaccia different?
- Provolone is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 81% more than focaccia.
- Focaccia is lower in cholesterol.
- Focaccia has a higher glycemic index (63) than provolone (27).
Cheese, provolone and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2060% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +507.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3540% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +431% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +517.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2252.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +159.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +237.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1573.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 0.877g | 74% |
| Calcium | 756mg | 35mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 0µg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 128mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.47mg | 38% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 8.77g | 34% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 3.16mg | 33% |
| Folate | 10µg | 138µg | 32% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 7.89g | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 3.67mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 1.33mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.364mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 561mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 35.82g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 1.42mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.091mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 249kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 5.67g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 5.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.645mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 15.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.301mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 2.9mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 0.994g | 2% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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